Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen vs Schapendoes

Compare Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen and Schapendoes side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

39 – 44 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

16 – 20 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

5/5

4/5

Energy level

5/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

2/5

4/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

2/5

Characteristics

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Great with kids

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.

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About Schapendoes

Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.

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